Senior Officer, Corporate & Business Compliance at The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB): (Deadline 5 June 2025)

Senior Officer, Corporate & Business Compliance at The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB): (Deadline 5 June 2025)

Exciting Career Opportunity at the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) -Senior Officer, Corporate & Business Compliance

Are you ready to embark on a transformational journey? We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to join us as the Senior Officer, Corporate & Business Compliance. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to innovation and transformation, this is the opportunity for you!

This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront monitoring control systems to deal with violations of laws, policies, and regulations. This role is pivotal in assessing the efficiency of control systems and recommending effective improvements for enhanced corporate and business affairs within RSSB.

If you have what it takes to work closely with a dynamic team and you are passionate about being part of a mission-driven organisation that prioritises the well-being of millions of individuals, then we are looking for you.

Reporting to Manager Corporate and Business Compliance, the Senior Officer, Corporate & Business Compliance will be responsible for ensuring the company follows all regulatory and industrial guidelines; and providing advice and guidance on compliance matters relating to RSSB’s corporate and business affairs and corporate governance.

About RSSB

The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has the mandate to manage and promote social security in Rwanda. RSSB’s vision is to provide a comprehensive social security system that caters to the diverse social security needs of the population, RSSB plays an important role in realising Vision 2050 and the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1). RSSB manages six social security schemes, namely: Pension, Occupational Hazards, Medical scheme, CBHI, Maternity Leave Benefits and EjoHeza (Long-term Term Saving Scheme).

As a leading player in the financial sector, RSSB serves as the largest institutional investor in Rwanda. With assets under management amounting to 2.06 trillion Rwf , which is equivalent to over 15% of the country’s GDP, RSSB invests in key sectors of the economy and plays a crucial role in growing the country’s financial sector. With approximately 12 million members in the above six schemes, encompassing over 90% of Rwanda’s population, RSSB is at the forefront of securing the health and financial well-being of Rwandans.

To achieve its important mandate, RSSB is embarking on a transformative journey, aiming to become a modern, data-driven, and high-performing institution. As part of this ambitious initiative, we are seeking highly motivated individuals who are results-oriented and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. By joining RSSB, you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to the advancement of social security and overall transformation of Rwanda.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact, ready to embrace innovation and change, and eager to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, then RSSB is the place for you.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Participate in the development of compliance policies and regulations and ensure their implementation
2. Monitor control systems to deal with violations of laws, policies, and regulations
3. Conduct assessment of the efficiency of control systems and recommend effective improvements for enhanced corporate and business affairs
4. Review and evaluate RSSB procedures and reports to identify corporate and business compliance risks and issues
5. Carry out periodic compliance audits on RSSB procedures and processes and keep abreast of regulatory developments within or outside of the company as well as evolving best practices in compliance control
6. Prepare timely response on compliance matters related to legal and regulatory framework and set plans to manage a crisis or compliance violation
7. Undertake Compliance Risk Assessments on assigned lines of business and collaborate with the business to remediate residual risks and control weaknesses
8. Monitor specific key performance indicators and measures against outcomes detailed in the function’s strategic plans
9. Develop and implement periodic training for all departments to ensure staff awareness of potential and existing compliance matters and market trends applicable to RSSB
10. Undertake research work in the compliance matters related to RSSB’s legal and regulatory framework and new developments
11. Engage with relevant internal and external stakeholders in the course of work while upholding and promoting RSSB’s image
12. Participate in various meetings and produce related reports
13. Prepare and deliver training to RSSB staff on compliance matters
14. Execute the annual plans for the function as approved, including as appropriate any special tasks or projects requested by management and implement policies and procedures for the function
15. Provide advice and guidance to different departments on emerging compliance issues, risks, and the implementation of changes required on Compliance function’s policy matters
16. Participate in the preparation of strategic and business plans for the function and ensure their successful implementation
17. Prepare and timely submit periodic and annual reports for the function
18. Perform any other duties related to the Corporate and Business function as may be assigned from time to time

Key Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must have at least:

1. Master’s Degree in Business Law, Regulatory Affairs, Corporate Governance, Risk and Compliance Management, Economics, Data science, Finance, or any other relevant field preferably with 2 years relevant experience

OR

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Economics, Data science, Finance, or any other relevant field preferably with 4 years relevant experience
2. Professional certification in risk and compliance as an added advantage

 Key competencies

Technical Competencies:

1. The role holder must have a sound understanding of enterprise and financial risk management and assurance
2. The role holder must demonstrate in-depth experience in corporate governance skills
3. The incumbent must have strong knowledge in business continuity and compliance management skills
4. The incumbent must have social security laws, policies, and regulations and sector trends
5. The incumbent must have a sound understanding of data analysis and draw inferences connect the dots

Behavioural Competencies:

1. Must demonstrate impeccable customer service focus, confidentiality, integrity and strong ethical background with an ability to resist and zero tolerance for corrupt, political and other undesirable influences;
2. Must demonstrate problem solving, decision making, tech savvy, and innovative skills;
3. Must be able to establish and maintain excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
4. Must be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
5. Must be open to change and adapt established methods for new uses within the institution.

Additional Information:

RSSB reserves the right to appoint or to issue an employment contract to the successful candidate.

Interested candidates are advised to submit your application online by Friday 30, May 2025.

In addition, please attach a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience and positions held relevant to this role. Include your day and evening telephone numbers, email address. Also, attach copies of your academic and professional qualifications.

RSSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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